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Shay

A chaise.

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Carriage 76% connected

That which is carried; burden; baggage.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Equipage 76% connected

Furniture or outfit, whether useful or ornamental; especially, the furniture and supplies of a vessel, fitting her for a voyage or for warlike purpos…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rig 76% connected

A ridge.

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Calash 70% connected

A light carriage with low wheels, having a top or hood that can be raised or lowered, seats for inside, a separate seat for the driver, and often a m…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Caleche 70% connected

See Calash.

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Synonym 1

Chaise 92% connected

A two-wheeled carriage for two persons, with a calash top, and the body hung on leather straps, or thorough-braces. It is usually drawn by one horse.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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